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Sometimes when destroyed weed ordinary gardening tools are found to be ineffective or ineffective. For such cases, you need a reliable and easy-to-use drug, with which you can treat malicious weeds to get rid of them once and for all. This set of characteristics is possessed by Zenkor ultra, a herbicide that occupies a leading position in the line of weed control products.
This article will discuss the advantages and features of the drug, as well as its characteristics. In addition, you will learn how to use Zenkor ultra to remove weeds.
Benefits of herbicide
The drug Zenkor has certain advantages, paying attention to which many gardeners prefer it when they want to quickly get rid of weeds.
- Zenkor herbicide can be used as before the appearance shoots and weeds, and after.
- Destroys both cereal and broad-leaved weeds.
- The active ingredient metribuzin is easily absorbed into the roots and shoots of the weed. It can penetrate into the plant through foliage.
- To enhance the spectrum of action, Zenkor liquid can be used as the basis of a tank mixture. That is, it can be mixed with other herbicides.
- The period of action of the herbicide is until the tops close in the potato rows.
- Cultivated plants are not damaged when cultivating the soil.
Operating principle of Zenkor
According to the instructions for use, Zenkor can be used for both home and industrial soil treatment against weeds. The product is especially effective for controlling weeds on potatoes. It inhibits the growth of weeds without having a negative effect on cultivated plants.
After the product gets into the ground, the percentage of weed growth is almost zero. At the same time, the effect of Zenkor does not depend on whether the weed has sprouted or not. Thus, after the first treatment, weeds are completely removed from the area.
Due to the formation of a protective film on the ground after herbicide treatment, weed emergence on the site becomes impossible for a long time.
Composition of Zenkor ultra
The active ingredient of the herbicide is metribuzin. The chemical formula looks like this - C8H14N4OS. The active substance is a systemic pesticide. The death of weeds occurs due to inhibition of electron transport during photosynthesis. This causes immediate death of weeds. Zenkor Ultra destroys both monocotyledonous and dicotyledonous weeds.
Metribuzin penetrates the plant through the roots and leaves. Due to this double effect, the drug has a long-lasting effect. The active ingredient in Zenkor is 600 g/l.
Preparing the soil before processing
Before diluting Zenkor, prepare the soil. This involves breaking up lumps of clay and leveling the area. Next, Zenkor Ultra for weeds must be diluted according to the instructions for potatoes.The method of application is to spray the drug over the surface of the area.
So, the soil will be moistened and the effect of metribuzin will increase. However, heavy rains neutralize the effect of Zenkor, so it is important to monitor the weather forecast before cultivating the soil.
Instructions for diluting the drug
The herbicide should be diluted depending on what plant needs to be destroyed. Thus, for grains there is 0.2–0.3 liters per 1 ha, for tomatoes – 0.7 liters per 1 ha, for potatoes – 0.75 liters per 1 ha. For carrots – 0.2–0.3 l per 1 ha.
Using Zenkor may have a negative effect on pumpkin, beets, cabbage and peppers. Therefore, before destroying weeds in an area with these plantings, it is important to conduct tests on one bush. Despite the fact that the herbicide can not be used to treat the soil against weeds on all plantings, it still remains the leader on the market. The drug is sold in the form of powder or small, easily soluble granules.
It is not recommended to eat, drink or smoke before treating the soil against weeds. After all work is completed, your face and hands should be thoroughly washed with soap. The right approach to the matter will allow you to quickly and effectively remove weeds from your area. Thus, it is recommended to use a special tool, for example, a spray bottle, to spray the product. Thanks to it, you can evenly apply the product to the soil.
The instructions for use and the description provided in this article show that the entire process of weed destruction consists of several simple steps. If you want to expand your knowledge on this issue, we suggest you watch a video on the topic:
Yes, the drug is good, but before using it, it is necessary to develop a sowing plan for the next two to three years in the cultivated area. The variety of crops for which it is safe is far from large. And for nightshade sown in one place for 2 years, quite a lot of fertilizer is needed!